Road Safety: Understanding Speed Limits
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What should you do when vehicles are piled up behind you?

  • Change lanes frequently to lose the tailgaters
  • Speed up to get ahead of the traffic
  • Maintain your current speed
  • Pull over when it is safe to do so and let them pass (correct)
  • Why is stopping suddenly dangerous?

  • Because it wears out your brakes faster
  • Because it is a sign of aggressive driving
  • Because it is a common practice in city driving
  • Because it can cause your vehicle to skid and lose control (correct)
  • How can you avoid making panic stops?

  • By seeing events well in advance and slowing down or changing lanes (correct)
  • By tailgating the vehicle in front of you
  • By speeding up to get to your destination faster
  • By slowing down suddenly
  • What is the minimum distance you should be able to see ahead at 50 mph?

    <p>400 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the right-of-way in a roundabout?

    <p>Circulating traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when approaching a roundabout?

    <p>Slow down and yield to traffic already in the roundabout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason speed limits are posted on roads?

    <p>To ensure safety considering road conditions and traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to check your speedometer regularly?

    <p>To know how fast you are going, as people are not good at judging speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you are driving at a higher speed?

    <p>It takes over three times the distance to stop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is driving too slow also a problem?

    <p>It makes vehicles bunch up behind you and causes other traffic to pass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do when the road is wet or icy?

    <p>Slow down to maintain control of your vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to driving safely?

    <p>Adjusting your speed for road and traffic conditions, and obeying speed limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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